Intro to Podcasting Midterm 2024

What is a podcast?

• A type of radio broadcast that is live and features music only.

• A live streaming video platform.

• A digital audio file available for download or streaming, often part of a series.

• A written blog that focuses on news and current events.

Do you need fancy equipment to make a podcast?

• Yes, it is necessary to have professional studio equipment.

• No, you can make a podcast with just a smartphone and a computer.

• Yes, but only if you want to record music.

• No, podcasts are typically recorded without any equipment.

What is the role of producers in podcast creation?

• They are responsible for marketing the podcast

• They record the sound and edit the podcast

• They write the script and conduct interviews

• They manage the podcast's social media accounts

What is the purpose of mixing audio for a podcast?

• To ensure the podcast is broadcasted live

• To create visual content for the podcast

• To edit and arrange audio clips in a seamless and natural way for the listener

• To transcribe the audio content for publication

Which software for sound editing can be downloaded online free of charge?

• Adobe Audition

• Pro Tools

• GarageBand

• Audacity

What is one of the basic tools you probably already have that you can use to record high-quality sounds for your podcast?

What is Audacity?

• A video editing software

• An image editing software

• A free audio editing software

• A paid audio editing software

Before settling on one idea for your podcast, what is one of the questions you should ask yourself according to the text?

• Is this podcast idea realistic and will it have an audience?

• How much will the podcast cost?

• What color should the podcast logo be?

• Should the podcast be daily or weekly?

What is the purpose of the structure and script in a podcast?

• To determine the length of each episode

• To organize the content and flow of the podcast

• To decide the number of guests on the podcast

• To choose the background music for the podcast

What is an important aspect to consider when interviewing someone for your podcast?

• Whether your guest "fits" the podcast theme

• The length of the interview

• Determining whether it will be live or recorded and edited

• Planning your interview questions

• All of these